tracheole

English

Pronunciation

tra·che·ole (trā'kē-ōl')

Noun

tracheole (plural tracheoles)

1. One of the fine branching tubes of the trachea of an insect, which penetrates the tissues to provide oxygen. Derived from diminutive of trachea.

Derived terms

• tracheolar

Italian

Noun

tracheole f

1. Plural form of tracheola